Artikel: Home security cameras as a tool for behavior observations and science affordability.
bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
2024
Abstract: Reliably capturing transient animal behavior in the field and laboratory remains a logistical and financial challenge, especially for small ectotherms. Here, we present a camera system that is affordable, accessible, and suitable to monitor small, cold- ... ...
| Abstract | Reliably capturing transient animal behavior in the field and laboratory remains a logistical and financial challenge, especially for small ectotherms. Here, we present a camera system that is affordable, accessible, and suitable to monitor small, cold-blooded animals historically overlooked by commercial camera traps, such as small amphibians. The system is weather-resistant, can operate offline or online, and allows collection of time-sensitive behavioral data in laboratory and field conditions with continuous data storage for up to four weeks. The lightweight camera can also utilize phone notifications over Wi-Fi so that observers can be alerted when animals enter a space of interest, enabling sample collection at proper time periods. We present our findings, both technological and scientific, in an effort to elevate tools that enable researchers to maximize use of their research budgets. We discuss the relative affordability of our system for researchers in South America, home to the largest ectotherm diversity. |
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| Sprache | Englisch |
| Erscheinungsdatum | 2024-04-22 |
| Erscheinungsland | United States |
| Dokumenttyp | Preprint |
| DOI | 10.1101/2023.04.17.537238 |
| Datenquelle | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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